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Small Business Month

Celebrating small business this month, and year-round.

Small Business Month: Events, Tools and Resources

May is National Small Business Month! At CO—, our goal is to help small business and startup owners begin and succeed in their businesses. Here, we've curated a collection of content—from events happening this month, to tools your business can use year-round—to help guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.
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Southeastern Hose Scales Precision Manufacturing Through Decades of Industrial Growth

From a family-run operation to a leading regional manufacturer, Southeastern Hose has grown by staying focused on precision, responsiveness, and customer trust.

Gerstner & Sons Preserves American Craftsmanship Through a Century of Change

By focusing on handcrafted quality, American manufacturing, and timeless design, this Dayton, Ohio-based company has built a legacy of premium wooden tool chests that have endured for over a century.

Original Chicken ’n Ribs Preserves Legacy and Community in Charlotte’s Historic West Side

By staying rooted in tradition, resilience, and neighborhood connection, this family-owned Charlotte restaurant has served generations of customers.

Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast Preserves History Through Immersive Caboose Stays

By reimagining vintage train cars as guest rooms, this Northern California B&B turns nostalgia into an overnight experience.

Actionable AI Insights for SMBs From Top Execs at Wayfair, YouTube, Google, and LinkedIn

In interviews with CO—, these executives shared big-picture observations about AI that hold valuable lessons for small businesses.

How to Optimize Your Small Business Operations Year-Round

When you focus on managing and optimizing your small business operations with the right tools, systems, and partners, things run smoothly and efficiently throughout the year.

Applications Are Open for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “CO—100” Top Small Business Awards

Small businesses can apply now for the U.S. Chamber’s annual list of the top 100 small businesses in America.

Small Business Day 2026: The Small Business Talent Advantage

Mike Morello, Chief Digital Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Dwayne Myers, Co-Owner & CEO of Dynamic Automotive and a 2025 CO—100 Top Small Business, discuss how small businesses can attract and retain top talent in today’s workforce.

From Passion Project To Category Leader: Josh Cellars' Founder On Building America's Number One Premium Wine Brand

Josh Cellars founder Joseph Carr shares his origin story from growing up in upstate New York to founding one of the nation’s leading wine brands. Interviewed by CO— Senior Editorial Director Barbara Thau.

Talking Taxes: A Small Business Perspective

Kris Thiessen, Senior Partner, Tax and Advisory at Block Advisors shares how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts small business taxes and what businesses can do to take advantage of the new legislation.